DAVIE — The Miami Dolphins have made a handful of roster moves that purged somewhat bloated salaries and discarded older veterans this week, allowing the team to get younger. Still, nobody inside the organization is prepared to call this week's roster churning a rebuilding maneuver.

In fact, Tony Sparano said he believes this is the most complete Dolphins roster he's had in his three seasons as coach.

"There's some depth on the defensive side of the ball. There's some depth in the offensive skill positions. There's some depth in the backfield," Sparano said.

Sparano also points out the Dolphins are "pretty solid" at quarterback with Chad Henne, Chad Pennington and Tyler Thigpen.

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Procter returns

Sparano claims the Dolphins cut Jake Grove because they needed a versatile interior linemen more than a backup center for Joe Berger, who won the center competition.

The team turned to a familiar face to fill the void, re-signing Cory Procter,

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Injury update

Starting left tackle Jake Long (left knee) participated in his second consecutive practice. ...

Starting inside linebacker Channing Crowder continues to be sidelined by a groin issue. The coaches are preparing Tim Dobbins to start in his place. …

Marshall is battling an ankle sprain, but practiced without limitations.

In some areas I think Miami is too deep...ie RB. They should've traded either Hilliard or Cobbs outside the division. They should've kept Will Allen Active, or at worst put him on the PUP. I think there's some areas where they still need some quality depth. Safety, CB, OG, TE